Freak City Soundtrack

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Freak City Soundtrack cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 8 March 1994
  • Label: Mercury
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 35:20
  • Community rating: 3.85/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Jim Ellison, Mike Chapman, Mike Zelenko, Ted Ansani

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Teaming with producer Mike Chapman (known for his work with Blondie and The Knack), the Chicago trio delivered their most polished and aggressive power pop album. 'Freak City Soundtrack' features bittersweet melodies and energetic, sharply constructed alternative rock hooks.

Genres

Descriptors: loud, guitar-driven, infectious, melodic, DIY

Tracklist

  1. Goin' Through Your Purse (3:23)
  2. Kim The Waitress (4:57)
  3. Funny Feeling (3:25)
  4. The Fan (3:05)
  5. One Simple Word (2:44)
  6. A Very Good Thing (2:42)
  7. I Could Use You (4:10)
  8. Ordinary Girl (3:11)
  9. Eko Beach (2:35)
  10. She's Goin' Thru My Head (3:11)
  11. Help Me Land (1:53)

Credits

  • Material Issue - primary artist
  • Ted Ansani - bass [4, 6, and 8 string], vocals [material issue]
  • Mike Zelenko - drums, vocals [material issue]
  • Char Malloy-Baum - featuring
  • Chip Z'nuff - featuring
  • Gilby Clarke - featuring
  • Rick Nielsen - featuring
  • Specula - featuring

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